CHARGES FILED IN HIGH-SPEED CHASE
A 19-year-old Columbus man has been charged in connection with a stolen vehicle and high-speed chase in Licking County. Evan Newman is being held on a single charge of failure to comply but other charges could be forthcoming. Newman is accused of stealing a pick-up truck out of Shelby County then leading police on a chase that started in downtown Newark and reached speeds in excess of 100 mph. The chase ended when Newman crashed the truck into a utility pole at the intersection of Ohio16 and Brownsville Road. He’s being held on $150,000.
HOMELESS MAN FACES DRUG CHARGES
Bond has been set at $150,000 for a 35-year-old homeless man accused of trying to sell meth. Adam Hall has been charged with aggravated trafficking in drugs following his arrest earlier this week. Hall does have prior convictions for attempted assault and domestic violence. He is due back in court next week.
MENTAL HEALTH & RECOVERY RESOURCE FAIR
The Licking County Health Department in partnership with other organizations is hosting Operation Bridge today.
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Sorriah Wilson said attendees will be able to explore local mental health and recovery resources, talk with service providers, and access free community tools. A food truck will be on hand, and there will be kids activities as well.
SEARCH CONTINUES IN TEXAS
The search continues in Texas for at least 160 missing people in the aftermath of the devastating flooding that struck the state a week ago. Authorities said at least 121 people have died due to flooding. President Trump is expected to travel to Texas today to meet with families and first responders
BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION
Ohio small business owners may be breathing a sigh of relief after a federal rollback of a controversial reporting rule. Josh McLeod, with the National Federation of Independent Business, said the Beneficial Ownership Information rule required any U.S. business person with at least 25% ownership or significant control of the business to submit details – like their birthdate – to the federal government.
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Backers of the rule said it was needed to crack down on fraud by "shell" companies.
FARMERS MARKET
It's Friday so that means the Farmers Market at the Canal Market District in downtown Newark will be open for business today. Dozens of vendors will be on hand, and as always there will be live entertainment. The Farmers Market is open from 4:00-7:00pm rain or shine.